Bicyclist struck by car in Erin taken to hospital by Flight for Life

A bicyclist was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life Sunday morning after being struck by a car on Highway O, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation said in a news release.

The 51-year-old man from Rubicon, Wis., was struck on Highway O. He suffered life-threatening injuries. Both the Honda Civic and the bicyclist were traveling westbound in the town of Erin when the crash took place. The Wisconsin State Patrol responded to the crash at 7:02 a.m.

The driver stayed on the scene and is cooperating with authorities. The investigation is ongoing.